Stories by Omair Alavi
Omair Alavi has been writing for different publications since the ‘90s. He follows hockey, tennis and cricket religiously, and in that order.
He tweets @omair78
At 100, actor and entertainer Dick Van Dyke reflects on eight decades in show business, personal loss and the lessons that have
Published 27 Sep, 2026 07:26am
They may protect us from all kinds of evil, but superheroes aren’t much different from us. They need time to ...
Published 26 Sep, 2026 01:00pm
If you want to visit the famous Disneyland Park but don’t want to miss school tomorrow, we may have a solution. ...
Published 19 Sep, 2026 04:09am
Did you know that Mexico’s capital is Mexico City and that Luxembourg’s capital shares the country’s name? Or...
Published 12 Sep, 2026 04:56am
People around the world marked the 29th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death last week. She may have died on...
Published 05 Sep, 2026 04:03am
Legendary tennis player Björn Borg opens up for the first time about his life in a memoir that is honest, reflective and intimate
Updated 30 Aug, 2026 08:08am
In the year of Avengers: Assemble, all you need to prepare for Avengers: Doomsday is a quick refresher on the...
Published 29 Aug, 2026 04:57am
Storybooks are meant to entertain and educate readers. And The Loudest Roar is one such book that not only ...
Published 22 Aug, 2026 04:13am
If you have already watched the latest Marvel flick, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, you must be wondering the same thing...
Published 15 Aug, 2026 05:02am
Ever wondered why the name Walt Disney always appears before some of the best animated films you have seen? What led...
Published 08 Aug, 2026 05:24am
Some stars become famous for a single role, while others earn admiration for their talent, hard work and...
Published 01 Aug, 2026 05:37am
Do you know what’s common between the current captain of the England football team and their goalkeeper, who ...
Published 25 Jul, 2026 04:55am
From Spain’s historic triumph to unforgettable performances, emotional goodbyes and the emergence of football’s next generation
Published 25 Jul, 2026 04:55am
A new biography chronicles the French football captain’s extraordinary rise from a Zinedine Zidane-loving boy in Paris’ suburbs
Published 19 Jul, 2026 07:03am
Who hasn’t heard of Scooby-Doo and his friends, who love to solve mysteries? Everyone loves the giant Dane who has...
Published 18 Jul, 2026 05:44am
Are you a true football fanatic? Do you know the history of the game so well that, ahead of the World Cup final, you...
Published 11 Jul, 2026 06:32am
There are two ways to be entertained by a book —by reading it or by using it. You can both read and use Soccer...
Published 04 Jul, 2026 04:56am
The world is full of amazing animals, some of which are even more interesting to study than human beings. A whale is...
Published 28 Jun, 2026 07:08am
A recent book about nine football World Cups since 1990 is a compelling exploration of the international event as a global
Updated 28 Jun, 2026 08:35am
What do a whistle and a typewriter have in common with a pile of dirty dishes? Nothing at first glance, but if you ...
Published 20 Jun, 2026 05:09am
